Case:  22-2921304

Time:  9:21 p.m.

Date:  Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Location:  1600 Blk. E. Oltorf St.

Deceased:  Doris Pitsenberger, White female, 11/18/1945

APD Detectives believe the suspect vehicle fits the description of a dark-colored, early 2000's model GMC Yukon SUV or a Sierra pickup truck. The right headlight/signal light may have damage due to the crash.

Suspect vehicle is described as:

• Early 2000s model
• GMC
• Sierra pickup truck or Yukon SUV
• Possible damage on its right headlight and right signal light

Anyone with any information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS.  You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Case:  22-2921304

Time:  9:21 p.m.

Date:  Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Location:  1600 Blk. E. Oltorf St.

Deceased:  Doris Pitsenberger, White female, 11/18/1945

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at approximately 9:21 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian, Doris Pitsenberger, in the 1600 Block of E. Oltorf St. The preliminary investigation showed that Pitsenberger was crossing the road when she was hit by the vehicle. Detectives are still working to identify the driver of the vehicle. The driver did not stop to help Pitsenberger and left the area. Pitsenberger died on the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111; utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS) or the Crime Stoppers app.

This incident is being investigated as Austin's 86th fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 88 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 93 fatal crashes resulting in 100 deaths.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.